Thuja plicata Can Can

Common Name: Can Can Western Red Cedar

Description:
Thuja plicata 'Can Can' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, upright, and slightly pyramidal form. Its rich green foliage has a soft, feathery texture with subtle golden tips, creating year-round colour interest. Unlike some Western Red Cedars, 'Can Can' remains smaller and more manageable, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or feature planting in smaller gardens. It thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. Hardy and resistant to cold, wind, and urban pollution, this variety requires minimal maintenance, making it an ideal addition to structured landscapes in Melbourne.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 3–5 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces small cones)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Low Maintenance
• Cold Hardy
• Wind Tolerant
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Compact Growth Habit

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (English Box)
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass)
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)